Designer Sentences (Session 1)

Research has shown that the critical period for language acquisition is from birth to the onset of puberty. The explicit teaching of grammar and punctuation in the primary school years is therefore essential if students are to confidently manipulate their use of language for a variety of contexts during their high school years and beyond.

Helen Pearson is an experienced presenter of professional development workshops and currently lectures in literacy, EAL/D and assessment at UNSW Sydney. She wrote the NESA Grammar Guide for Teachers, and the accompanying guide for parents wanting to support their children's understanding of grammar; as well as the popular Spelling Rules! K-6 series.